Hexane
CAS Number: 110-54-3
Chemical Formula: C6H14
Synonyms: n-Hexane
Appearance: Colorless liquid
HS Code: 29011000
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Products Description of Hexane CAS 110-54-3
Hexane is a linear-chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with molecular formula C6H14 and molecular weight 86.2. It appears as a colorless, volatile liquid with a typical gasoline‑like odor. Produced from crude oil via cracking and fractional distillation, hexane has a melting point of −95 °C and boiling point of 68.95 °C. Its vapor density is 2.97 relative to air.
Practically insoluble in water, hexane is highly soluble in organic solvents including chloroform, diethyl ether, and ethanol. As a widely used industrial solvent, hexane is essential in the production of rubber, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, footwear, leather, textiles, furniture, and coatings. It is also applied in adhesives and as an organic cleaning agent.
Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
| Melting point | -95 °C |
| Boiling point | 68.95 °C(lit.) |
| density | 0.659 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor density | 3.5 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 40 mm Hg (20 °C) |
| refractive index | n 20/D 1.388 |
| Fp | 30 °F |
| storage temp. | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| solubility | Very soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether and chloroform. |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | >14 (Schwarzenbach et al., 1993) |
| color | Colorless |
| Specific Gravity | 0.660 (20/4℃) |
| Odor | Mild gasoline-like odor detectable at 65 to 248 ppm |
| Relative polarity | 0.009 |
| PH | 7 |
| Odor Threshold | 1.5ppm |
| explosive limit | 1.0-8.1%(V) |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| λmax | λ: 200 nm Amax: ≤0.70; λ: 225 nm Amax: ≤0.10; λ: 250 nm Amax: ≤0.01 |
| Merck | 14,4694 |
| BRN | 1730733 |
| Henry’s Law Constant | 0.238, 0.413, 0.883, 0.768, and 1.56 at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 °C, respectively (EPICS, Ashworth et al., 1988) |
| Dielectric constant | 2.0（-90℃） |
| Exposure limits | TLV-TWA 50 ppm (～175 mg/m³) (ACGIH), 500 ppm (～1750 mg/m³) (OSHA); IDLH 5000 ppm (NIOSH). |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, chlorine, fluorine, magnesium perchlorate. Highly flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point. |
| InChIKey | VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 4 at 20℃ and pH7 |
| Surface tension | 18.52mN/m at 293.15K |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 110-54-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Hexane(110-54-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Hexane (110-54-3) |
Safety Information
| Item | Detail |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 11-38-50/53-65-67-62-51/53-48/20-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 9-16-29-33-60-61-62-36/37-45-36/37/39-53-26 |
| RIDADR | UN 3295 3/PG 2 |
| OEB | A |
| OEL | TWA: 50 ppm (180 mg/m3) |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | MN9275000 |
| F | 3-10 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 225 °C |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 3 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 29011000 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 110-54-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LC50 (4 hr) in mice by inhalation: 48000 ppm; LD50 orally in rats: 32.0 g/kg (Couri, Milks) |
| IDLA | 1,100 ppm [10% LEL] |
Product Application of Hexane CAS 110-54-3
Hexane serves broadly as a solvent, extractant, and organic synthesis intermediate. Major applications include:
• Electronics Industry: Used for component cleaning thanks to fast evaporation and low residue.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an extractant for manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Food Industry: Applied in extracting edible vegetable oils.
Its versatility and high efficiency make hexane a valuable chemical across numerous industrial processes.
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